Industry News
2022 WHS Excellence Showcase Champions revealed
The recipients of the inaugural WHS Champions Showcase awards, formerly known as the SafeWork Awards, have been revealed during a ceremony at the Maritime Museum. [ + ]
Resources sector launches workplace sexual harassment campaign
A national campaign has been launched to help address workplace sexual harassment in the resources sector by reinforcing a clear expectation of behavioural standards. [ + ]
Equipment operators urged to consider La Niña hazards
Inspectors from SafeWork NSW are visiting excavation sites across the state after an increase in La Niña-related excavation incidents. [ + ]
Employers urged to look out for young workers this holiday season
With many young workers seeking holiday jobs, employers have been urged to ensure that new starters receive the training they need to work safely. [ + ]
Union steps in to ban engineered stone
In an extremely rare form of industrial action, the CFMEU has said it will ban the use of engineered stone if the federal government fails to do so. [ + ]
The importance of asbestos medical checks
Employers are being reminded by WorkSafe Victoria that they must ensure they are meeting their legal obligations surrounding asbestos. [ + ]
Heavy vehicle safety grant program submissions open
Submissions have been opened by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) for Round 8 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI). [ + ]
NSW employers to face on-the-spot fines for WHS breaches
SafeWork NSW inspectors can now issue on-the-spot fines of up to $3600 for existing electrical work and asbestos offences. [ + ]
Coates, LGNSW to provide asbestos identification training
Coates has partnered with Local Government NSW to provide asbestos identification training to local government officials across the state. [ + ]
Vic research institute commends Apprenticeships Taskforce
The McKell Institute has praised the Victorian Government after it pledged to establish an Apprenticeships Taskforce to ensure tradespeople are working in safe environments. [ + ]
Winners unveiled for inaugural Bright Ideas safety awards
The recipients of Australian Country Choice's inaugural Bright Ideas safety awards were revealed on the last day of National Work Safety Month. [ + ]
Winners revealed for Safe Work and Return to Work Awards
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has announced the winners of the 2022 Safe Work and Return to Work Awards. [ + ]
Automated traffic cone-laying truck launched to save road worker lives
A road safety systems manufacturer has launched an automated cone truck which places and retrieves road cones, to reduce the risks faced by workers on construction sites. [ + ]
Event seeks to commemorate truck drivers lost to suicide
The Grinding Gears, Burning Diesel Lifeline North Coast truck convoy will take place on 12 November 2022, to show support for truck driver mental health. [ + ]
Safety alert issued after worker falls from roof
A safety alert has been issued for Queensland businesses after a worker fell three metres off a roof while removing asbestos roofing sheets. [ + ]
